MODIS (version 1.1.7)

EarthdataLogin: Create File with Earthdata Login Credentials

Description

Create a hidden .netrc file with Earthdata login credentials in your home directory. The information included therein is used to login to https://urs.earthdata.nasa.gov/ which is a mandatory requirement in order to download MODIS data from LP DAAC and NSIDC (see also MODISoptions). If .netrc does exists the function can be used to re-enter credentials.

Usage

EarthdataLogin(usr = NULL, pwd = NULL)

Arguments

usr, pwd

Login credentials as character. If NULL, username and password are read from the terminal.

Value

The invisible Earthdata login credentials as list.

See Also

• http://docs.opendap.org/index.php/DAP_Clients_-_Authentication#LDAP (section 2.2)

• https://github.com/MatMatt/MODIS/issues/10

• https://wiki.earthdata.nasa.gov/display/EL/How+To+Access+Data+With+cURL+And+Wget

Examples

# NOT RUN {
EarthdataLogin()
# }
# NOT RUN {
# }